What is the ISO 16321 standard for Safety eyewear?

At Univet, safety and quality are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are fully committed to meeting the latest international standards. The ISO 16321 standard is the most recent global benchmark for personal eye protection, replacing the existing European EN166 standard. ISO 16321 provides more comprehensive guidelines to ensure better protection, durability, and overall safety performance for eyewear used in industrial environments. 

What are the objectives of the new ISO standard? 

The new ISO standard aims to: 

• Ensure higher safety and durability of safety eyewear in various hazardous environments. 
• Improve protection against a wider range of risks, including mechanical, chemical, and optical hazards. 
• Standardize safety criteria globally, promoting consistency across all markets and industries. 
• Enhance user comfort and wearability, addressing not only safety but also long-term usability for workers. 

Key changes from the EN166 standard 

Compared to the EN166, ISO 16321 introduces: 

• Stricter testing protocols to validate the performance of eyewear under more severe conditions. 
• Updated classifications for different levels of protection to provide clearer guidelines for end-users. 
• Enhanced requirements for impact resistance, chemical protection, and optical clarity, ensuring even higher levels of safety and performance. 

Univet's commitment to ISO 16321 certification 

At Univet, we are already in the process of rolling out ISO 16321 certification across our product range. Rest assured, we are prioritizing this transition to ensure that you have access to eyewear that meets the most stringent global safety standards.